Crownford China Co. v. United States

Oliver, Chief Judge:

The merchandise in the case at bar consists of certain glassware imported from Belgium which was assessed for duty under paragraph 218 (d) of the Tariff Act of 1930 at the rate of 60 per centum ad valorem as plated or cased glass. It is claimed properly dutiable at only 45 per centum ad valorem under paragraph 218 (f) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as modified by the trade agreement with the United Kingdom, T. D. 49753, as “Table and kitchen articles and utensils * *

The pertinent parts of the paragraphs in question are as follows:

Paragraph 218 (d), Tariff Act of 1930:

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